Senior Acute Community Intervention Mental Health Clinician

Senior Acute Community Intervention Mental Health Clinician Join to apply for the Senior Acute Community Intervention Mental Health Clinician role at Northern Health Reference Number: 52880:Senior Acute Community Intervention Mental Health Clinician Employment Type: Multi Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community‑minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Aur central hub is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride‑sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub‑acute, mental health, specialist, community and home‑based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital.In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg. About the Role: An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN4, OT, SW or Psychologist (Grade 3)) to join the Hume Community Team within Northern Health’s Mental Health Division. We are located centrally in Broadmeadows – close to Public Transport and parking options.The Hume Community team is a large, supportive and dynamic team made up of staff that are truly passionate and motivated in supporting consumers and their families/carers.We provide a comprehensive range of specialist mental health services to people who reside in the local government areas of Merri‑bek and Hume.We are recruiting for a Senior Mental Health Clinician to work within the Acute Community Intervention Service (ACIS) function of the team.This role involves predominantly shift work providing acute assessment and intervention to consumers and their families/carers in both an in‑reach and outreach capacity.The clinicians working within ACIS work with a shared caseload of acute consumers and provide evidence‑based, recovery‑focused interventions to support and improve the lives of the consumers and carers of our service.The clinicians working within ACIS will also provide short‑term intensive support for up to 3 months for appropriate consumers and will be identified as the key contact person for ACIS consumers.The Senior ACIS clinician acts as a leader within the team, co‑ordinates the shift and workflow for the day as well as providing expert clinical assessment and intervention to acute consumers.This position involves working shift work 7 days per week between the hours of 8.30am and 10.30pm. To be successful in this role you will have: The appropriate qualifications as set out in Position Description At least 5 years experience post qualification Passion about contributing positively to the lives of consumers with mental illness and their families Advanced skills in the provision of psychiatric assessment and intervention for consumers with a mental illness Proven leadership skills Ability to work as part of a team but also able to work autonomously Advanced communication skills and interpersonal skills Knowledge of the wider MH services in catchment area Next Steps: If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.For further details, please contact: Tanya Goodison, Program Manager, or ACIS Team Leader on or refer to Position Description. Applications close Sunday 28 December 2025. Why work at the Northern Health? NH offers a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, professional development and events, an award winning health and wellbeing programme, and financial benefits. Health and wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr